Senior Data Scientist â Data Science Analytics and Enablement (DSAE)
Senior Data Scientist â Data Science Analytics and Enablement (DSAE)
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Why PlayStation
PlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work. Today were recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5 PlayStation4 PlayStationVR PlayStationPlus acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios and more.
PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation technology and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.
The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
Our Data Science Analytics and Enablement (DSAE) team inspires PlayStation to make impactful customer centric decisions through seamless integration of data.
Currently there are over 100 people in the global DSAE team including data science data governance and analytics professionals. We work closely with engineering and product management teams to deliver data products insight predictive analytics and data visualisation.
DSAE is looking to recruit dedicated highly driven individuals who have excelled in previous roles and are looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and exciting environment.
What Youll Be Doing:
As a key leader in our global experimentation efforts you will raise the bar on how we test measure and learn across PlayStations most impactful products and initiatives.
This role is based in London with hybrid working flexibility.
You will:
- Define and standardise experimentation strategy including best practices in test design allocation and statistical analysis
- Collaborate with commercial engineering analytics and product teams to ensure flawless execution and clean data capture
- Apply causal inference techniques when randomisation isnt feasible
- Own the interpretation of experimental results delivering both topline summaries and deep performance insights
- Provide mid-test updates that build stakeholder confidence and advise adjustments during live tests
- Communicate insights and recommendations with clarity and influence across working groups and senior leadership forums
- Guide and mentor other data scientists ensuring consistency quality and alignment across experimentation work
- Represent experimentation at the strategic level advocating for rigorous methods that drive long-term learning and impact
- Create reusable documentation tooling and training materials to elevate experimentation maturity across the organisation
What Were Looking For
- Significant experience in data science and experimentation ideally within consumer tech or digital commerce
- Strong foundation in statistical testing power analysis and causal inference methodologies
- Expertise in SQL and Python (or R) for data querying preparation and sophisticated analysis
- Exceptional communication skills - with a proven track record to present findings to non-technical audiences advocate for experimentation results and influence business and product leaders
- Experience working on or advising experimentation platforms and measurement frameworks
- Commercial awareness and confidence in shaping decisions through data-driven evidence
- Demonstrated experience mentoring junior team members and upholding high analytical standards
- Collaborative proactive attitude with strong ability to align and influence cross-functional partners
- Familiarity with personalisation systems recommender models or A/B testing in an e-commerce or customer lifecycle context
- Experience with large-scale experiments particularly in high-traffic environments
- Strong problem-solving critical thinking and adaptability skills
- Commitment to continuous improvement and staying updated with the latest trends and standard methodologies in experimentation and measurement
Benefits:
- Discretionary bonus opportunity
- Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Scheme
- 25 days holiday per year
- On Site Gym
- Subsidised Caf
- Free soft drinks
- On site bar
- Access to cycle garage and showers
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity gender expression and gender reassignment) race (including colour nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief marital or civil partnership status disability age sexual orientation pregnancy maternity or parental status trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
